BOHO Minimalism
How did you get started on your minimalist journey and what tips do you have for someone just beginning his or hers?
To say that I LOVE living a minimalist lifestyle is honestly an understatement. Minimalism helps a person to discover the the true meaning of freedom and happiness. I first discovered minimalism in 2015 and minimising has become an extreme passion of mine ever since. Before this journey, I used to go shopping in my free time and I quickly developed an abundance of material items (especially clothing). But I started to realise that this influx of belongings directly correlated with my decrease in mental and emotional stability. Having more things wasn't making me any happier or more fulfilled. Around the same time I made this revelation I discovered several YouTube Channels which really solidified my desire to start minimising... everything. Especially after going through a period of depression I realised that something was greatly weighing me down... having so many THINGS (many attachments...from clothes to subconscious thoughts that I had to let go of in order to find who I truly am). The act of de-cluttering is incredibly thrilling. It's like a game. How simply can you live? I have been consistently playing this game over the past 3 years and I am really enjoying the ebb and flow of it all. Minimalism has been a powerful part of my self discovery journey and I like to live by this rule of simplicity.
Simple Minimising Practice For Beginners...
Choose one area of your space, for example, your closet.
Take everything out of these area and make 4 piles.
I encourage you to start with your closet or dresser of clothing.
Create 3 piles:
1 to keep, 1 to sell, donate or throw out and 1 that you are unsure of.
The pile that you are unsure of should be for ALL items that you haven't worn in the last couple of weeks but that you "plan" to wear or think you might want to wear in the future.
Take this pile and put it into a box, store it away.
1 month later, if you haven't found yourself wanting anything in the box, it is time to donate those belongings. If you did want to wear or use some of those items, perhaps place them back into your closet.
You can repeat this practice with your entire bedroom, then your bathroom, kitchen, entire home, car, etc.
I hope this helps you get started!
To say that I LOVE living a minimalist lifestyle is honestly an understatement. Minimalism helps a person to discover the the true meaning of freedom and happiness. I first discovered minimalism in 2015 and minimising has become an extreme passion of mine ever since. Before this journey, I used to go shopping in my free time and I quickly developed an abundance of material items (especially clothing). But I started to realise that this influx of belongings directly correlated with my decrease in mental and emotional stability. Having more things wasn't making me any happier or more fulfilled. Around the same time I made this revelation I discovered several YouTube Channels which really solidified my desire to start minimising... everything. Especially after going through a period of depression I realised that something was greatly weighing me down... having so many THINGS (many attachments...from clothes to subconscious thoughts that I had to let go of in order to find who I truly am). The act of de-cluttering is incredibly thrilling. It's like a game. How simply can you live? I have been consistently playing this game over the past 3 years and I am really enjoying the ebb and flow of it all. Minimalism has been a powerful part of my self discovery journey and I like to live by this rule of simplicity.
Simple Minimising Practice For Beginners...
Choose one area of your space, for example, your closet.
Take everything out of these area and make 4 piles.
I encourage you to start with your closet or dresser of clothing.
Create 3 piles:
1 to keep, 1 to sell, donate or throw out and 1 that you are unsure of.
The pile that you are unsure of should be for ALL items that you haven't worn in the last couple of weeks but that you "plan" to wear or think you might want to wear in the future.
Take this pile and put it into a box, store it away.
1 month later, if you haven't found yourself wanting anything in the box, it is time to donate those belongings. If you did want to wear or use some of those items, perhaps place them back into your closet.
You can repeat this practice with your entire bedroom, then your bathroom, kitchen, entire home, car, etc.
I hope this helps you get started!